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Tag: childhood obesity

Children sitting around a table cutting greens as part of a program that tackles physical activity in Durham.
Posted inChildren's Health

Fighting childhood obesity by teaming up

by Sarah Ovaska December 16, 2019December 16, 2019

By Sarah Ovaska On a rainy, cold and dark winter evening, several dozen children from age 5 into their teenage years gathered in the courtyard of a Durham Parks and Recreation building, counting out stretches, jumping jacks, lunges and leaps in unison. “1-2-3-4-5 …” Between the numbers were shouts relaying the rules of Bull City […]

shows the inside of a corner store.
Posted inChildren's Health

Pediatric Obesity Rates Continue to Increase

by Taylor Knopf March 15, 2018January 23, 2019
Posted inRural Health

Family Ties Keep One Rural OB-GYN Practicing in Eastern NC, Despite Challenges

by Taylor Knopf March 1, 2018September 20, 2022
A group of smiling people stand under a swingset, holding a ribbon that they're about to cut.
Posted inPublic Health

CDC Grant Targets Four NC Counties with High Obesity Rates

by Taylor Knopf February 27, 2018September 21, 2022
Posted inNutrition

The History Behind the Myth of Poisoned Halloween Treats

by Institute for Nonprofit News November 1, 2017November 1, 2017
Posted inChildren's Health, Chronic Disease, Featured, Nutrition, Public Health, Rural Health

Award-winning Goldsboro Child Care Center Spreads Gospel of Healthy Living

by Thomas Goldsmith June 7, 2016January 9, 2017

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